BlackHorse Espresso and Bakery

BlackHorse Espresso and Bakery Black as Hell, Strong as Death, Sweet as Love The story goes that long ago there was a poor, immigrant grandfather.

How did we come up with the name "BlackHorse?"
It was either that or “Liberated Beans Coffee” or “Poor Immigrant Coffee.” Perhaps an explanation is in order. According to one story, the grandfather was so poor that he owned nothing but a broken-down wagon and a beautiful black horse. To supplement his income, the old man occasionally hitched his horse to the wagon and rode down to the docks, where

– if he was lucky – he was able to “liberate” a few bags of coffee beans as they were unloaded from the ships. After racing home, he roasted the beans, knowing that their tantalizing scent would quickly waft through the neighborhood. As the aroma spread, neighbors gathered at his door, eager to buy a cup of his freshly-brewed coffee. The story is true and we were inspired by it, because we know our coffee brings people together just surely as the old man’s coffee brought them together at the door to his apartment. And as far as we're concerned, that’s what good coffee is all about. So the new shops will all be named BlackHorse in honor of the noble beast who helped the old man steal the coffee beans. And, perhaps, because the other two names weren’t very good.

Ooooh lalaDo you have a favorite of our freshly baked pastries?
02/09/2021

Ooooh lala
Do you have a favorite of our freshly baked pastries?

Introducing the fabulous Nora!We know it’s more difficult to connect with people during these times. So we wanted to bri...
01/05/2021

Introducing the fabulous Nora!

We know it’s more difficult to connect with people during these times. So we wanted to bring you and introduce ourselves.

Nora studies forestry and climate change at Cal Poly
She adores trucks and she drives the coolest one in town
She is known for her epic music taste and even used to DJ on KCPR

Come visit our Broad street location and she is sure to brighten your day.

Social distance and caffeinate ☕️Stop by any location to pick up your very own Blackhorse mug!
07/29/2020

Social distance and caffeinate ☕️
Stop by any location to pick up your very own Blackhorse mug!

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07/24/2020

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It’s an iced tea type of day 😋Stop by and try our house black tea with passion fruit and mango!!🥭
07/23/2020

It’s an iced tea type of day 😋
Stop by and try our house black tea with passion fruit and mango!!🥭

Don’t forget your face masks!!As per the state mandate, all customers must be wearing face masks while inside all Blackh...
06/25/2020

Don’t forget your face masks!!
As per the state mandate, all customers must be wearing face masks while inside all Blackhorse locations. Thank you for your cooperation, we hope to see you soon!

Have you tried our strawberry hibiscus tea? It’s a delicious superflower tea with no caffeine. Try it iced with a splash...
06/15/2020

Have you tried our strawberry hibiscus tea? It’s a delicious superflower tea with no caffeine. Try it iced with a splash of lemonade for a refreshing pick me up!☀️

Summer Specials are here at our Foothill location!! ☀️Which one is your favorite?
06/08/2020

Summer Specials are here at our Foothill location!! ☀️Which one is your favorite?

Do you prefer your coffee hot or iced? This weather has me confused!!
05/30/2020

Do you prefer your coffee hot or iced? This weather has me confused!!

Did you know we get fresh beans locally roasted by Spearhead Coffe every Thursday? We offer our medium roast Blackhorse...
05/28/2020

Did you know we get fresh beans locally roasted by Spearhead Coffe every Thursday? We offer our medium roast Blackhorse Blend (also available in decaf) as well as a light roast that alternates every week!

Have you tried our new breakfast burritos yet? We have a sausage and bacon burrito with eggs and cheddar, or a vegetaria...
05/13/2020

Have you tried our new breakfast burritos yet? We have a sausage and bacon burrito with eggs and cheddar, or a vegetarian option with eggs and hashbrowns!

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San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

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